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Pupil premium changes will make schools' jobs tougher

4 mins read Guest Blog
A recent government policy to change how funding for disadvantaged pupils is allocated this year has attracted widespread criticism.

Given the significant challenges schools are currently facing in supporting their pupils and the increased financial pressures on schools which have arisen as a result of the pandemic, anything which reduces the potential funds available to schools will only exacerbate the current challenges.

Pupil Premium funding is intended to help schools raise achievement for low income pupils

The Pupil Premium was introduced by the Coalition Government in April 2011 to raise achievement and improve outcomes for pupils from low income families. In particular, it was intended to help address the persistent gap in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their more affluent peers.

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